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Talk on “Indian Diaspora in Malawi: Remembering Roots and Routes”

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High Commission of India
Lilongwe
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Talk on “Indian Diaspora in Malawi: Remembering Roots and Routes”

High Commission organised a talk on “Indian Diaspora in Malawi: Remembering Roots and Routes” in Lilongwe. Panelists at the event- Mr. Pramod Kalaria, Mr. J.B. Kotecha and Mr. Manzoor Beda, whose forefathers came to Malawi between 1905-1910 recalled their early days and shared their journey in Malawi. They also discussed about the way Indian Community has evolved in Malawi. Mr. Dhiren Thakarar, who is also one of the senior members of Indian community in Malawi moderated the talk. High Commissioner Shri S. Gopalakrishnan in his opening remarks highlighted the history and pattern of migration of Indians to various parts of the world including to Malawi. He also mentioned on the contribution of Indians in making modern Malawi. Further, he also informed on GoI's various initiatives and programmes for its diaspora. Over 75 members of the Indian diaspora attended the event. This was the first event on Diaspora organised by the High Commission of India this year. So far, mission has organised three such events since 2021.

Lilongwe
08 March 2024